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Views and insights from around the “old continent” and the European Union’s engine room in Brussels
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What’s In a Name?
Recent agreement in a long-running naming dispute between Greece and Macedonia has been hailed as a breakthrough. But nomenclature aside, not all is well in the Balkans.
The EU Needs to Work with Italy
Italy’s new government will confront the EU, but fears about a euro exit are overblown. The EU needs to work with Rome to keep …
On EU Reform, Merkel Takes the Middle Road
There is a lot to unpack from the German chancellor’s recent interview.
Faced with Trump, Merkel Turns to Europe
US President Donald Trump has no time for the EU or Angela Merkel. That’s one reason she’s finally talking about EU reform.
Chaotic Days in Rome
Italy’s political crisis continues, with the populists profiting from President Matarella’s decision to block their choice of finance minister.
Orbán’s Latest Crackdown
Hungary’s government has put forward the “Stop Soros” legislation package. The Central European University is in the crosshairs, too.
“You Fix the Roof When the Sun is Shining“
An interview with Marcel Fratzscher on last week’s “economists’ letter”—and why Germany and France need to get moving on eurozone reform.
Turkey’s Crossroads
One month ahead of elections in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan remains the most likely winner. But the country’s political landscape has already changed.
Zuckerberg’s Easy Ride
Both Facebook and the European Parliament came out looking bad during Mark Zuckerberg’s shambolic hearing.
Waiting for Merkel
Italy’s new populist government is adding to Emmanuel Macron’s sense of urgency about EU and eurozone reform. Yet Angela Merkel is keeping her cards close to her chest.
A Tale of Two Models
The EU’s policy in the Western Balkans has proven fruitless—and authoritarian leaders from Russia to Turkey are ready to step in.
Young and (Not So) Free?
Euroskeptic parties and illiberal forces are gaining traction among young Europeans.
Eurovision 2018: Who’s In and Who’s Out
Political, ethnic, and cultural tensions have taken center stage this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
